diff --git a/code/modules/keybindings/bindings_client.dm b/code/modules/keybindings/bindings_client.dm
index 945e60b8ce7..f49c422cbac 100644
--- a/code/modules/keybindings/bindings_client.dm
+++ b/code/modules/keybindings/bindings_client.dm
@@ -111,3 +111,20 @@
 /client/keyLoop()
 	holder?.keyLoop(src)
 	mob.focus?.keyLoop(src)
+
+/client/proc/update_movement_keys(datum/preferences/direct_prefs)
+	var/datum/preferences/D = prefs || direct_prefs
+	if(!D?.key_bindings)
+		return
+	movement_keys = list()
+	for(var/key in D.key_bindings)
+		for(var/kb_name in D.key_bindings[key])
+			switch(kb_name)
+				if("North")
+					movement_keys[key] = NORTH
+				if("East")
+					movement_keys[key] = EAST
+				if("West")
+					movement_keys[key] = WEST
+				if("South")
+					movement_keys[key] = SOUTH